TV Property Legend Martin Roberts (of 'Homes under the Hammer' fame) shares his life lessons, behind the scenes anecdotes from 40 years in the media, and a series of recent events that changed his life forever....and that led him to his biggest challenge yet... Martin Roberts is one of the UK’s most respected Property, Travel, and Lifestyle TV presenters, best known as the long-time host of the BBC’s hit show Homes Under the Hammer, now in its 29th series with over 1,750 episodes. With a career spanning 40 years, Martin has appeared on BBC, ITV, Sky, and international networks, and was a regular presenter on ITV’s Wish You Were Here..? for 8 years. A leading property expert, he’s been a guest on BBC Breakfast, Sky News, and The Jeremy Vine Show, and runs his own property training business. He’s also the author of Making Money from Property, The Property Auction Guide, and The Villes children’s book series, including Sadsville, created in support of the NSPCC. Martin’s popularity soared after finishing 4th on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and he’s now documenting his latest project: restoring a pub in the Rhondda Valley. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx